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Summer's Here - Ain't It Cool?

“Summer is a wonderful time to experience what Portland Parks & Recreation has to offer,” Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz said. “From our community centers, camps, classes and the Summer Free for All series of movies and concerts in our parks, there is plenty to choose from.”

Fritz encouraged all park-goers to follow the Parks & Recreation guidelines for staying healthy and having fun:

• Stay hydrated: Water works best, and you should drink at least 8 glasses per day (8 oz. each, drink more if you are working, playing or exercising.)

• Sleep well: Rest is important to the daily recovery of muscles and your body and brain function.

• Choose food wisely: A sugar rush is usually followed by sugar burnout, about 30 minutes later. Instead, choose whole food proteins, healthy fats and natural sources of carbohydrates. If it wasn’t around a thousand years ago or is made by man (and not nature), chances are you don’t need it.

• Cooling centers: People in need of heat relief are encouraged to visit 211info.org or to call 211 for the locations of cooling centers in your area. Other places to get out of the heat include Portland Parks & Recreation Communty Centers, libraries, shopping malls, and nonprofit organizations.

City’s Water

Our H20 is NOT too low: The Portland Water Bureau assures us that Portland’s current water use is normal for this time of year.

The Bull Run reservoirs have plenty of water to meet the higher summer demand that comes with hot weather.

Anyone with questions can call the Portland Water Bureau Customer Service Center at (503) 823-7770.